Wine at the Table
Orvieto Classico
The short answer
Orvieto Classico is a white Italian wine from Umbria, made from Grechetto and Procanico (Trebbiano). It tastes soft, apple and almond, dry and pairs best with light pasta, chicken and summer vegetables.
- Style
- Soft, apple and almond, dry, Umbria
- Glass
- White wine glass at 48°F / 9°C
- Strength
- About 12% ABV
Where it comes from
Grown around the hilltop town of Orvieto, a white with a long history in central Italy.
What you need
- Grape: Grechetto and Procanico (Trebbiano)
- Region: Umbria
- Style: Soft, apple and almond, dry
How Larry builds it
- 01
Get the temperature right. Serve at 48°F / 9°C. Pull it from the fridge a few minutes before pouring.
- 02
Pour with food. Built for the table: light pasta, chicken and summer vegetables.
- 03
Larry's tip. Cheap, cheerful, takes every pasta.
Larry’s rule: Cheap, cheerful, takes every pasta.
Variations worth making
Questions people ask
What food goes with Orvieto Classico?
Orvieto Classico pairs well with light pasta, chicken and summer vegetables.
What grape is Orvieto Classico made from?
Grechetto and Procanico (Trebbiano), grown in Umbria.
What does Orvieto Classico taste like?
Soft, apple and almond, dry.
What temperature should Orvieto Classico be served at?
About 48°F / 9°C.
What to eat with it
Pour it like Larry
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